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The relationship between gallons and liters and a currency exchange rate between United States dollars and Canadian dollars are given:

1 gallon ≈ 3.79 liters
1 US dollar = 1.26 Canadian dollars, or US$1 = C$1.26


William, a citizen of the United States, is traveling in Canada. While he is there, the price of gasoline is C$1.18 per liter. It takes 15 gallons of gasoline to fill his tank.

How much does the gasoline cost him in US dollars to the nearest cent?

Respuesta :

The cost of the gasoline in US dollars is  $53.24.

Definition of exchange rate

Exchange rate is the rate at which one currency is exchanged for another currency. In this question, $1 would be exchanged for 1.26 Canadian dollars.

Conversion of 15 gallons to liters

In order to convert 15 gallons to liters, multiply 15 by 3.79

15 x 3.79 = 56.85 liters

Total cost of of 56.85 liters in Canadian dollars

56.85 liters x C$1.18 = C$67.083

Total cost in US dollars

C$67.083 / 1.26 = $53.24

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